Some body-skin issues may make you feel like permanently covering up. These tips will help you come out of hiding.

INGROWN HAIRS

Your handy razor skills or your waxer's impeccable reputation mean very little when it comes to ingrowns: No matter how you choose to remove the hair around your bikini area, you can still develop these annoying, itchy bumps. Minimize redness, swelling, and bacteria by spreading on a zit cream or gel that contains 2 percent salicylic acid a minute or two before shaving (we like Neutrogena Rapid Clear Acne Eliminating Spot Gel). If you have sensitive skin, try Tend Skin Liquid—it's a liquid that contains a more gentle form of salicylic acid. Continue to use your product once a day for a week afterward to help prevent ingrowns from forming.